Sydney Siege: Several Hostages Escape Cafe

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Sydney Siege: Several Hostages Escape Cafe

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Up to three people have escaped from a Sydney cafe where it is feared there are dozens of others being held hostage.

One employee and two members of the public were seen running from the besieged Lindt chocolate shop and cafe where at least one gunman has reportedly taken up to 40 hostages.

The cafe is located in Martin Place - home to the Reserve Bank of Australia, commercial banks and close to the New South Wales state parliament.

It has been closed off and up to 100 heavily armed police are surrounding the area.

Earlier, live television footage showed patrons inside the cafe standing with their hands pressed against the windows.

A black flag with white Arabic text, similar to those used by Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, was also visible.

According to reports, at least one gunman walked into the cafe just before 10am local time.

Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs which sounded like gunshots and that he was using a young woman "as a shield" inside the cafe.

A Lindt executive said there were about 10 staff and "probably 30 customers" in the cafe before the siege unfolded.

Sydney Opera House has been evacuated after a suspicious package was reportedly found not long after the police operation in the financial district began.

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  1. Gallery: Latest Images From Sydney As Hostage Situation Develops

    Hostages have been taken inside a chocolate shop and cafe in central Sydney

Streets in the area were closed and offices evacuated, with the public told to stay away

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New South Wales police say they are dealing with "an armed incident"

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Australia's top politicians met to be briefed on the situation

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Heavily armed officers were lined up outside the cafe

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Sydney Siege: Several Hostages Escape Cafe

We use cookies to give you the best experience. If you do nothing we'll assume that it's ok.

Up to three people have escaped from a Sydney cafe where it is feared there are dozens of others being held hostage.

One employee and two members of the public were seen running from the besieged Lindt chocolate shop and cafe where at least one gunman has reportedly taken up to 40 hostages.

The cafe is located in Martin Place - home to the Reserve Bank of Australia, commercial banks and close to the New South Wales state parliament.

It has been closed off and up to 100 heavily armed police are surrounding the area.

Earlier, live television footage showed patrons inside the cafe standing with their hands pressed against the windows.

A black flag with white Arabic text, similar to those used by Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, was also visible.

According to reports, at least one gunman walked into the cafe just before 10am local time.

Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs which sounded like gunshots and that he was using a young woman "as a shield" inside the cafe.

A Lindt executive said there were about 10 staff and "probably 30 customers" in the cafe before the siege unfolded.

Sydney Opera House has been evacuated after a suspicious package was reportedly found not long after the police operation in the financial district began.

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  1. Gallery: Latest Images From Sydney As Hostage Situation Develops

    Hostages have been taken inside a chocolate shop and cafe in central Sydney

Streets in the area were closed and offices evacuated, with the public told to stay away

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New South Wales police say they are dealing with "an armed incident"

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Australia's top politicians met to be briefed on the situation

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Heavily armed officers were lined up outside the cafe

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